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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-08-18
DEAD PITHOLE CITY.

In the annals of oildom the place
which Pithoie holds is unique one.
When Thomas H. Brown came up
from Oleopolis to the future site of
Pithole. Pennsylvania, and guided by
his spring of witch-hazel located on
the stony farm of John Holenden the
first of the wells that were to make
both of them millionalres, he found
himself among a rude and primitive
people. Their wants were few and
easily satisfied. On their stony, sterile
farms only enough was raised for q
bare subsistence. The women and
children raised eggs, dug ginseng and
picked berries, which they. exchanged
at the village store for calico, powder,
tobacco and snuff. The schools were
few and far between, and the boys and
girls grew up unable to read and write
and ignorant of the world without,
Tom Browns twig Of witch-hazel
made many of them rich and scores to
whom q S. bill a year before would
have been fortune, found themselves
in possession of tens Of thousands.
The Frazier well, the pioneer of
Pithole, struck the bottom of the sand
January 8, 1865. 1t started out at
ESQ barrels a day, and six months later
the daily output was still over 200
barrels. Oh at that time sold at $s
per barrel and the owners of the wells
were looked upon as assured million
aires, while the newspapers were filed
with details of the wonderful strike.--
The war then just closing had made
men reckless and money plentiful.
The spirit Of speculation was and in
nearly every town in Pennsylvania
and Ohio companies were formed to
develop the riches of the new Eldora'
do, while into the towns and cities
which sprang up money flowed like
water. Lees surrender turned loose
thousands of adventurous spirits who
poured into the new oil country, fol-
lowed by the millions of daring specu
lators. Three months after the strik.
ing of the Frazier well Pithole alone
was a city of 80, 900 population, and
one of the wickedest on the surface Of
the globe. Robbery, murder and
rapine were common occurrences
while the saloons, dancing houses and
dens of infamy we're numbered BY
hundreds. The fotsam and jetsam o.
Pittsburg, Buffalo and other cities
men and women of the most depraved
and abandoned character, eagerly
flocked to Pithole. The scenes Of
crime, Of unbrldled lust, of riotou'
extravaganza there enacted were never
equaled even in the widest. days o.
Western mining life.
Col. T. H. Ellsworth, we'll known
throughout the oil country was on'
of the Pithole pioneers, and has many
racy story to tell1of his experience
there. Being an early bird ne securee
a snug slice Of the famous Holendel
farm and started the drill. Stranger
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-08-18

Col. Cooper, who is eight feet two
inches in height, and is probably the
tallest man in the country, is keeping a
saloon now in Buffalo, N. Y, having
tired of the publicity Of the show busi-
ness.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-08-18

mo man," says Mr.. Ruskin, in one
of his latest essays, "should marry un-
der four-and-twenty; no girl under
eighteen" And he adds that the young
man should choose his bride ''as he
would choose his destiny, with range
of choice from earth to heaven"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-08-18

rocks which gave the city its name
has been filled up and all traces of it
have disappeared. The destruction of
Sodom was not more complete than
that of Plthole. ...... ,..,.4I
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-08-18
Martyrs to Headache

Seek relief in vain, until they begin to
use Ayers Sarsaparilla. Then they re-
gret the years Of suffering they might
have escaped had they tried this remedy
earlier. The trouble was constitutional
not local; and, until Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla did its effective work as an
Alternative and Blood Purifier, they were
compelled to suffer.
The wife of Samuel Page, q Austin
ST., Lowell, Mass, was, for long time,
subject to severe headaches, the result
of stomach and liver disorders. A per-
feet cure has been effected by Ayers
Sarsaparilla.
Frank Roberts, 727 Washington st.,
Boston, says that he formerly had ter
rible headaches, and until he. took
Ayers Sarsaparilla, never found any
medicine that would give
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-08-18

Ttrawberries are sold in the San
Francisco market every month in the
year except January.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-08-18

Kate Field is the first person who
ever delivered public lecture In
Alaska. sa sa
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-08-18
Permanent Relief.

"Every Spring, for years." writes
Lizzie w. DeVeau, 262 Fifteenth st.,
Brooklyn, N. Y, "I have had intoler-
able headaches. commenced the use
of Ayers Sarsaparifla last March, and
have not had headache since that
time"
"I suffered from headache, indiges-
tion, and debility, and was hardly able
to drag myself about the house," writes
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Lewis, of A ST., Lowell,
Mass. e" Ayers Sarsaparilla has worked
marvellous change in my case. now
feel strong and we'll as ever"
Jonas Garman, Esq, Of Lykins, Pa,
writes "For years have suffered
dreadfully, every Spring, from headache,
caused by impurity of the blood and
bilousness. It seemed for days and
weeks that my head would split open.
Nothing relieved me till took Ayers
Sarsaparilla. This medicine has cured
me completely"
When Mrs. Genevra Belanger, of "a
Bridge ST., Springfield, Mass, began to
use Ayers Sarsaparilla, she had suffered
for some years from serious affection
Of the kidneys. Every Spring, also, she
was afflicted with headache, loss of
appetite, and Indigestion. A friend per-
shaded her to use Ayers Sarsaparilla,
which benefited her wonderfully. Her
health is now perfect, Martyrs to head
ache should try .-...s g..
Ayers SarsaparilIa,
Prepared by DR.. J. O. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Price 81; six bottles, S.. Worth e6 bottle.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-08-18
THE NORTHWEST.
New Advertisements.

New Advertisements.
Saur l. Basley-LOcal.
H E Cary Local.
Koller-Local.
E T Bsrnes-Sherih Sales.
D DMeekisoD- Notice.
Chas Evers-Notice Of Road Taxes.
GAR-Card.
Ign Fischer-L Local.
Bradtey--Local.
John Garster-Local.
Henry Meyer-Local.
Rulieon & Co-East India Cure.
r X Scott Road Notice,
Mrs E French-Local.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-08-18

Mrs. Buffalo Bill has sued for q
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-08-18

Mrs. Cleveland can harness her horse
and she is not ashamed to doit. !,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-02

The semi>ccntenuial jubilee of the
First NJ E church opens this evening,
and will continue tomorrow, Monday and
Tuesday. From until 40 this even.
ing there will be a social reunion of pres.
ent and former ministers and officers and
members of the church, in the church
parlors, with collation. by the ladies of
the Oh uTch At clock the address OF
welcome will be delivered in the audi
eGce ropm
Tomorrow morning services will be
held at llarper'S theatre, with
selmon al 10;45 by Bishop Cyrus
D. Foss. Doors to the theatre will be
open at 1915 and the public are invited
In the afternoon at 3, there will he q
love feast and sacrament and Lords sup.
per at the church, conducted by Presid
ing Elder P. A. Cool. At 7:30 at the NJ
E. church, f. D. Swceny, Esq, will de-
liver the historical address, Methodist
Episcopal church in Rock Island
Mondays programme will he as fol-
lows:
$50 to 500 p. IN - Historical sketch, "Rocl
Island Auxiliary of the W. +. NJ. s. by Mrs. +
W. Spencer.
Historical ske, oh, ''Thc Ladies' Social Union,
by Mrs. J. II. Noftsker.
Address. "Reminiscences of Early Methodism.
by Rev. H. Haney, ID. ID.
Pastoral "reminiscences.
7:;I0 p. m.-Address, "Church Extension, b,
Assistant Corresponding Secretary Rev. W. A
Spencer ID. ID.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-02

At Trinity church tomorrow there will
be services at 1915 a. m, IL III, ard Z
y IN Next week, being Holy week,
services will be held every day at $50 a.
m. and 1850 u. III. On Good Friday at
$50 n NJ. II to and 1880 p. m.
There will be no services in the Ninth
street Methodist Episcopal church as
there Will he q uEion sacramento SER
vice in the First Methodist Episcopal
church at 3 p m, conducted by Presid.
ing Elder p. A. Cool.
THE Christian Workma1" at 10:45 Il.
m and "A Revolution at 7:30 p. m will
be the subjects at the First Baptis
lcb, the Rev. |, w. Read. pastor
Sunday school at $50 4. NJ. j. w. Welch
superintendent Mission Sunday schoo
at 8 D. m, Geo p Lyman, superlntend
ent.
Lecture for Young Men From the
Life of Joseph: "A Model Character,
will be the 1850 .. M. subject at The
Broadway Presby terrain clutch, the Rev.
w. S. Marquis, pastor. Preaching alst
at 1915 =. III. Sunday school at $40 a.
m, DIR. j. W Stewart, superintendent
Young peoples meeting at p. m, topic
"Our Suffering Savior" Is iiii:3
At the young mems meeting at the \
NJ. G. A. rooms, at $3.50 y. N, the sub
| iect will be: Are You Trusting il
| Good Works?'-Rom. iii: 1923
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-02
A large number of friends in carr lag

a large number of friends in carriages
followed the remains of Mrs. z. Cook to
it5 fast resting place in Chippiannock
cemetery ct 1915 this morning
LAST CALL.-Tax books closed April
4th. Those who have not paid will
please do so before that time.
CHARLES REESE, Collector.
The school exhibit yesterday was large
~ attended There is quite creditable
show Of drawings carving embroidery ETC.
The exhibition Is continued today.
Police arrests in March were ten city
and eleven state cases; thirty~seV en-
tramps were furnished lodgings. and
thirty electric light lamps reported out.
From appearances this morning there
will be large number of votes polled
for two members of the board of edu-
cation. Capt. W. c. Bennett is on three
tickets DR.. G. Piper, W. W. Wells and
L E. Fish are the other candidates.
Improvements are about to be COM
menced in Y. n. G. A. hall which will
change the appearance of the inside for
the better Forty five feet OF the front
end will be partitloned off for use as a
gymnasium, the rest of the hall south
about 105 feet is to be fitted up with rails
ed seats on three sides for an auditorium.
This will make hall as large as any in
the city. and also the finest gymnasium.
Joseph Light the proprietor of second
hand store on Third avenue, was
brought before Justice Mapes yesterday
afternoon, charged with receiving stolen
goods. The articles stolen were cars
penter tools belonging to Peter st.
Clair which were in chest in the
barn of Joseph Long, The owner claims
to have found Ratchet in the store of
Mr.. Light, which was his property, also
level and a saw. Mr.. Light did not
know the man he purchased the tools
from. The evidence was such that the
justice could not do less than bind Mr..
Light over for his appearance before the
circuit court in 500
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-02
MR.. CARSE'S CANDIDACY.
The Republican Grgan Makes a Vain
Attempt TO Explain HIS Position
Practical Acknowledgement of all
Substantial Points


Practical Acknowledgment of all
Substantial Points.
The Union of this morning flutters
through column Of padding in an at
tempted explanation of Mr.. Carse's self
interested canvass in the present cam
paign. 1t assails with much vigot the
ARGUS article of last night, but practI
ealy acknowledges every substantial
point therein contained, except as to the
Holly water works deal.
As to the Rodmau Rifles property, it
acknowledges that Carse & ohlweiler
own some of the bonds-they own ma
jority of them-it acknowledges that
Messrs. Carse & Ohlweiler hold
a mortgage on the property which is to
be foreclosed this summer. Il acknowl-
edges that the property is to be sold
this summer and that it is the intention
of the city to buy it. These are the only
points covered by the ARGUS interview
in this connection. Nor was the honor
or integrity of Mr.. Carse or Mr.. Ohlweller
in any way questioned in this transac
ton The point raised and We still be>
lieve it vital one to the city's interests.
was, should the buyer in transaction of
so much Importance to our tax payers
and to the city be the seller.
In regard to the water works engine, the
ARGUS. informant erred as to the amount
paid for the engine and the rate of in,
terest, neither of which are material
points. In 1881, the Holly manufaetur-
ing company of Lockport. N. Y, sold
the city quadruplex compound, con-
densing pumping engine, the title OF said
engine to remain in the possession of the
Holly company, subject TO the clty's
rights to have the use of the engine until
it was paid for The actual price to be
paid was $27,9l6. which included the
amount of the consideration, So, 900, with
interest at ) per cent for five years. Ac>
cording to the terms Of the agreement,
S5,4i6 was To be paid May /. 1882, So
003 May /, 1888, So, $50 May l. 1884,
$500 May |. 1855. and So, $50 May
/, 1886 This the correct state
ment of the transaction 50 far rs the
terms are concerned, but the fact that
Moline aud other cities We're offered the
same engine on better terms, at smaller
price, with lighter rate of interest, the
Union does not attempt to deny.
The Union acknowledges further that
the contract with the Brush Electric
Light company for lighting the city OK
pires this year. 1t acknowledges that
the system bias not gwen satisfaction
as it is now conducted, aud it
does not deny the fact that Mr. CarSe is
a stakeholder in the institution The
ARGUS does not favor any particular com
pany in the lighting of the city in the
future It desires to have the city's in
torests considered and no company inter,
ested in any transaction with the city
should be identified with the administra.
lion Of city affairs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-02
Police Points.

In March Magistrate Bennett collected
800. so. of which S17 was fines aud So. &C
police fees.
The Rock Island police made G3 ar
rests during the month of March, of
which q were state and SO city cases,
distributed according to charges as fol-
flows: Disorderly conduct IS. vagraney
and drunk aud dlsorderly II each, as
sault and battery I, disturbing the peace
4, adultery and fornication g. burglary
and habitual drunkards 2 each, and lar
ceny, violating city ordinance, 'sodomy,
insane and fugitive from justice each.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-02

Peter Jensen boy living near Twenty
seventh street and Seventh avenue last
evening assaulted an ARGUS carrier with
4 rock because the carrier refused to give
him an extra" The carrier was seyere>
" injured, and the conduct CT tie assail-
ant is but on par with the actions of a
gang of these young desperadoes who
gather on the street corners in that
neighborhood nightly, They carry re-
volvers almost as big as themselves, and
imagine themselves terrors 70 tie neigh
borhood. They should be spanked and
fed on bread and water until they know
how tn behave
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-02
Laber blowout.

The Union Labor party had rally al
Turner hall last evening, in which
speeches were made by Robert Bennett
]. 3. Danforth and Messrs. Sharon aud
Murray, of Davenport. The remarks
were generally direct at the republican
nominee for mayor, and the speakers
were not at all choice in their opinion OF
Mr.. Carse's campaign.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-02
ThiA knocks En-

The Golden Eagle clothing store wishes
to announce the following ridiculously
low prices for its great repleviu sale to-
day:
A good, all wool childs suit, Toe.
(others ask Csc. for an inferior article).
Boys suits, 10 to II, S2.45.
Mems suits. all sizes, only 80 As.
Union cashmere suits only 50. 50.
Blue flannel suits only S. (all wool,
others ask SCI
Finest grades only 81. worth 81 to
| SIS
Finest unlaundried shirts. 45e.
! Boys pants only 25c.
Working shirts only 35c.
| Boys waists only 10 cents.
As the Golden Eagle expects GROVE
today you are requested to call early
One price to all. Every article marked il
plain figures. No old goods. VAL thu
latest styles. Call and examine,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-02
Entertainment Extraordinary

On Tuesday evening at Harper's
theatre will occur one of the greatest
dramatic events of the season, in the
presentation by the leading actor MIR.
James O'Neill of Alexander Dumas
Monte Cristo" Says the New York
Times:
Niblo's garden was packed from par
quette to gallery to welcome this favorite
young actors Characterization of Edward
Dantes and Count of Monte Cristo, which
are well known to the metropolitan stage.
But the play itself is one which never
loses its charm. and Mr.. O'Neill's person
alton of the central figure will never fail
to please his auditors. In Monte Cristo
Mr.. ONelll acts with energy, force, and
pathos. His performances last night was
hailed with salvos of applause which
were well merited and gracefully re
received
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-02
BitIEFiETS.


Solid cabbage at Hawiey 5
Mr.. Z W. Hurst is in Chicago.
Nice bananas at Lamps cash store.
Choice wild ducks at Lamps cash store.
Replevin sale at the Golden Eagle to
day.
f. D. SN eeney, Esq, has returned from
Ottawa.
A good line of fresh vegetables a, 7.
G. Young's
Something new in nochwelr at Robins
sons. the halter
r. s. Silvis, Of Carbon Cliff, was in
town today
Bargains today at the Golden Eagle
great replevin sale.
B. D. Bufold, Esq, has returned from
short visit to Chicago
Tomorrow will be Palm Sunday, OF
the Sunday next before E ,sler
An entirely new line of Foster Paul's
fine kid gloves; Robinson, the halter.
Homer j. Lowrey. manager of the
Harper house. has returned from Kansas.
An sll,wool child's suit only rs cents
at the Golden Eagle great replevin sale
Today.
Mr.. Robert Harper Is home from school
at Chester, Pa, 10 spend he Easter
vacation
The paint firm of Druckmi,ler, Lerch
4 Co, have the contract for identifying
the exterior Of Buford block.
Loans by Rock Island Building asso-
citation Tuesday next. Stock in the 2e
series now ready.
Be sure TO attend the Colleen Eagle
great rcplegin sale today. whether you
wish to purchase or not.
Step into the Golden Eagle today and
see the immense new spriag stock and
look at the low prices they ale selling at.
Miss &. Culver teacher in the Rock
Island schools has gone to Geueseo. tG
spend her vacation with her friend Mrs
Morton.
Another new bargain at the Golden
Eagle great replevin sale; a good all
wool boys suit only IS cents--otbers ash
9S for an nferior article.
Mr.. Ben Harper has had relapse al {
his condition is now considered critical
This will be grievous intelligence to hi
many friends and acquaintances
| Why rot step in TO the great rep.evil
sale at the Golden Eagle today? 1t vii
pay You just TO call and see the happ,
expressions on purchasers faces
Confirmation suits: All those not hav
ing purchased should call today at tn
Golden Eagle great replevin sale aud &c
the goods and these low prices.
Otto Gottsch's place. corner Seveuti
avenue and Twelfth street. is being IT
papcrcd and repaiuicd in first class snap
By Sutelifre Bros.
Never before in the history of R"ci
Island county was clothing sold as los
rs at present at the Golden Eagle grea
replevin sale. Call early today.
The executive board Of the hosplta
guild will bold their monthly meeting o
Tuesday, April 5. at SIP m, at the res
dence of Mrs J. NJ Buford.
About 8 O'Clock last evening youn
girl, well dressed and n fine appearant
!, was wandering around in West Davenpo
and asking for employment. She sal
o that the air of the city WAS so depressia
that she could not stand it. She acted {
queer that Officer Grapengeter took b.
in charge and started to the station wi
her. The farther east she came the mo
excited she became. and said that 81
d could not live in this atmosphere. 81
was taken to boarding house on Fro
street where she will be cared for uni
u her brother. who lives in Rock Islar
&c caa come and get hcr.-Daoenport @
zette.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-02
CHANCERY NOTICE.

STATE OF ILLINOIS, TO
Rock Island County,
To the May Term, A. d. 1887, of the Circuit
Court-In Chancery.
Elvira r. Lord vs. CHARLES W. McGovemBill to
foIclose mortgage.
To the above named nonresident defendant
Charles W MeGovern: Notice Is hereby given II
you that the above named complainant has hlet
in said court her bill of complaint against you- OF
the chancery side of said court; that summons
in chancery has been issued in said cause agaIns
you, returnable to the next term of said clrcui
court, to be begun and holden at the court house
in the city of Rock Island, in said county on TIT
first Monday of May "A. ID 1887, at which time ant
place you will appear, and plead, answer or demu
TO said bill of complaint if you see lit.
Dated at Rock Island, ILL.,, March 10, 1851
E. H. BOWMAN. Jr..
Clerk of said Court
SwEENEt s. WALKER, Compl Is Sol'rs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-02
CHANCERY NOTICE.

STATE OF ILLINOIS, trs
Rock ISLAND COUNTY,
To the May Term, A. D., 1885,, Of the Circuit
Court-In, ChanCery
Ebert Olney Dillon, Celia c. Wright, Eliza
l.. Stanley, Emma B. Wells and Nellie E
Swecker and Arthur B Swecker, by William NJ
Benefel, their next friend, VS. Jacob White
man, Elizabeth GOrton, EUrania G. Gorton John
s Gorton- Truman b. Gorton, Nellie Gorton,
Belle L. G0rton and the unknown heirs and de
visees of Jacob Mhi:eman. deceased. Bill to
quiet title, etc.
To the above named nOn-res dent defendants,
Truman & Gorton, Jacob Whiteman and the I'M
known heirs and deyisees of Jacob Nhitemar, de
ceased Notice is hereby given to you that the
above named companants have filed in said court
their bill of compiuiDt against you, on the chance
~ side of said court; that summons in chancery
has been issued in said cause against you returna
BILE to the next term Of said circuit court, to be be
gun and holden at the court house, i'll the city OF
Rock Island. in said county. on the first Monday
of May, A. d 1887, at which time and place y1n
can appear, and plead, answer or demur TO sad bill
Of complaint if you sec fit.
E. H. BOWMAN. Jr.
Clerk of said Court
SwEENEY & WALKER, Complts Sol'rs.
Dated at Rock Island Ill, March D, 1881.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-02

Certain political managers are circus
Iating the story that | an going TO with
draw as candidate for tax collector.
This is done to injure my prospects
There is no truth whatever IN the story.
| was the first candidate presented to the
people by any convention, and | am
there TO stay until the ballot boxes are
closed, and shalt feel grateful to all for
their support. T. F. WHEELAN.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-02
Nete fer Atkinson

In the Sixth ward the big hearted, gen
iaI Jack" Atkinson is a candidate for
reelection 10 the council chamber. Al
kinson has male splendid alderman,
guarding well the Interests of the city,
and the people Of the Sixth will show
their approval of his services in his re-
turn
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-02

with ] E. Loosely & Co, Successors to
Hayes & Cicavelaud) general insurance
agents. Fire, tornado. cargo. life and
accident insurance policies written at
lowest rates given by any reliable con-
pany. Ocean steamship passage tickets
for sale. Office removed TO No. 11l3
Second avenue next door east OF Nc
intire & Co
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-02

\ caucus was held in South Rock
Island last evening, when Geo Luken
was nominated for supervisor in oppo-
sition to Supervisor Campbell the re-
mainder of the ticket now in the field
being endorsed. The general sentiment
of the caucus was to beat Campbell at all
hazards